Fire Resilience Driver
Fire Resilience Driver
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Ready to Make an Impact
If youre physically fit adaptable hold a Cat C licence we want to hear from you. Join our Fire Resilience Crew as a Fire Appliance Driver and help make a difference when it matters most.
Training and Core Responsibilities:
Your role begins with a comprehensive 12day training program at the Fire Service College in MoretonInMarsh covering skills essential for deployment including:
- Hose running
- Hydrant operation
- Pump operation
- Ladder climbing
- Operating a Fire Engine in an emergency situation
- Road Traffic Collision (RTC) the use of hydraulic cutting equipment
- First Aid
- Emergency response driving (Driving on blue lights)
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage in ongoing training to maintain deployable status including a 12day initial training 5day initial emergency response driver training and annual 6day refresher courses.
- Conduct daily inspections and maintenance checks on the fire engine pump hoses and related equipment to ensure readiness and reliability.
- Participate in scenariobased training and skills practice during standdown times to ensure full readiness.
- Mobilise quickly to Central London and deploy to designated emergency locations as needed.
- Support emergency response activities performing tasks typically handled by professional firefighters.
- Travel throughout the UK prepared for extended assignments and periods of training and readiness exercises.
- Adhere to safety protocols for personal protective equipment and vehicles.
Person Specification
1. Physical Ability:
Candidates must possess the physical strength and stamina to perform rigorous tasks for extended periods. This includes:
- Stamina: Ability to run 100 meters jog for 5 minutes and complete a 12hour shift.
- Movement and Agility: Ability to climb ladders up to 8m navigate confined spaces and maintain flexibility in movement.
- Strength: Capability to lift up to 25kg and drag 55kg (e.g. heavy equipment or simulated rescue scenarios).
- Environment Adaptability: Ability to work in extreme temperatures variable weather and in enclosed or dark spaces.
- Vision and Hearing: Unassisted ability to read and distinguish sounds.
2. Key Skills:
- Problem Solving and Dynamic Risk Assessment: Make timely decisions under pressure with situational awareness and hazard perception.
- Adaptability and Alertness: Quickly identify changes in a dynamic environment and adjust actions accordingly.
- Teamwork and Cooperation: Work seamlessly within a team valuing and respecting the contributions of others.
- Clear Communication: Communicate clearly and confidently with teammates and the public in English.
- Personal Development and Resilience: Commitment to annual training and skill improvement to maintain deployment readiness.
3. Medical Fitness:
Applicants must meet medical standards for firefighting duties ensuring no health conditions could hinder their performance.
4. Additional Specification:
- Sensitivity and Professionalism: Manage challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.
- Continued Competency: Participate in annual training and scenariobased exercises during standdown times to remain deployable.
- Must have right to work in the UK be able to travel nationwide and pass security screening.
- Must have a full UK or EU driving license with a Clean Category C qualification.
Additional Information :
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